Best Side Scroller games on PC
Side-scrolling games show the action from a side-on perspective, with players moving horizontally through 2D environments that may involve platforming, combat, or puzzles.
- Side-on 2D action
- Horizontal movement
- Frequent platforming and combat
Related: 2D, Platformer, Action, Metroidvania
1,883 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Apple Slash
A 2D action-adventure built around a rotating sword and skill combinations
96% positive
219 reviews
Fist Puncher
A side-scrolling beat 'em up starring a black belt neurosurgeon
72% positive
218 reviews
Super Space Pug
A side-scrolling arcade shooter starring a pug fighting space cats
55% positive
217 reviews
AshenForest
A side-scrolling action roguelite built around repeated boss battles
95% positive
217 reviews
Karateka
Rhythm-based martial arts fights built around timed blocks and counterattacks
78% positive
216 reviews
Russian Subway Dogs
Score-chasing arcade action as a stray dog in Moscow's subway
97% positive
216 reviews
Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return
A turn-based sci-fi RPG about rediscovering a forgotten past
83% positive
216 reviews
The Legend of Dark Witch
A side-scrolling action platformer where defeated bosses unlock new attacks
76% positive
215 reviews
Demo Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood
A fairy-tale puzzle adventure built around a repeating day
85% positive
215 reviews
MouseCraft
A block-stacking puzzle game about guiding mice safely to cheese
86% positive
214 reviews
Sovietpunk: Chapter one
A cyberpunk visual novel set in an underground Soviet society
72% positive
214 reviews
Why do you love me?
A visual novel about love and the difficulties between partners
98% positive
213 reviews
Taimumari: Definitive Edition
Retro action platforming with spells and powers over time
78% positive
212 reviews
OUTBUDDIES DX
Side-scrolling Metroidvania with a robot partner in a sunken city
71% positive
212 reviews
Demo B.I.O.T.A.
Side-scrolling run-and-gun action with a squad of switchable mercenaries
83% positive
212 reviews
Hive Jump
Run-and-gun platformer where a shared backpack keeps your team respawning
70% positive
211 reviews
Stellar Interface
Side-scrolling space shooter built around mixing weapons and ship upgrades
77% positive
211 reviews
Save One More
War action game about rescuing soldiers instead of shooting enemies
62% positive
211 reviews
Iron Mandate
Side-scrolling action roguelike built around piloting giant mechanical worms
91% positive
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Demo Tormenture
Retro horror adventure with puzzles that reach beyond the screen
85% positive
211 reviews
ArmorSim
A 3D ballistics sandbox for testing rounds against custom armor
63% positive
211 reviews
Redactem
A 2D puzzle-platformer with time rewinding and gravity manipulation
64% positive
210 reviews
Demo Check Inn
2D hotel management puzzle about fitting rooms and serving guests
84% positive
209 reviews
Draw Slasher
Side-scrolling ninja action controlled by drawing lines with your mouse
73% positive
208 reviews